ShepHyken

MAY 6, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Customer Service Ratings Matter More Thank You Think by Team Support. Team Support) Feedback matters in the customer-centric era of business we work in. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 298

Customer Service Customer centricity Feedback Personalization 298

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

By leveraging new technologies such as computer vision , virtual visits and self-service AI-driven solutions, companies have a huge opportunity to turn customers into brand advocates. This list is an homage to the business leaders and influencers pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation in customer experience.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Consulting 251

Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 22, 2015

As they are gathering information to help in day-to-day brand decision-making, consumers want, crave, desire, seek, and value content from marketers – as long as it is reasonably altruistic, informative and objective, and minimizes the ‘look of sponsorship’ and the three most readily identifiable sales ‘P’s’: push, pitch, and puff.

Marketing 231

Marketing Engineering Consulting Consulting 231

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Lessons From a Customer Service Failure by Jill Schiefelbein. Every interaction is a chance for your employees to communicate the experience that your brand provides. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 229

Customer Service B2B B2C Consulting 229

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Companies That Are Moving The Needle in Customer Experience by Comparably. There have never been more ways to engage a customer than right now. What Does it Take to Deliver a Great Customer Experience?

Customer Service 43

Customer Service B2B Benchmark Personalization 43

ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Many companies are finding it difficult to create a great customer experience due to getting and keeping good employees. CX + EX: The Formula for a Customer-Obsessed Culture by Nathan Eddy.

Customer Service 37

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Automotive Wait times 37

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

A sales funnel that prioritizes the customer isn’t just beneficialits essential. When you focus on your customers’ needs, you create trust, build loyalty, and set your business apart from the competition. Heres how you can craft a sales funnel that puts customers at the heart of everything you do.

Sales 52

Sales Brand ambassadors B2B Customer centricity 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. The customer experience really starts on the inside of an organization with the employee experience. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 229

Customer Service Chatbots B2C B2B 229

CrazyCall

APRIL 9, 2019

There are dozens of hundreds of rankings devoted to sales influencers and experts across different industries and the world in general (we’ve also published one ). We’ve decided to remedy the situation and created a list of 18 saleswomen who in our view play an essential role in the world of sales. Really unique experience!

Sales 133

Sales Consulting Consulting Coaching 133

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. They expect you to be there, to know their history as a customer, and to treat them with priority and respect.

Customer Service 193

Customer Service Customer retention Metrics Advertising 193

ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Some of us are old enough to remember when subscriptions were limited to just sports clubs, newspapers, and magazines. It was originally established in London as a way to expand newspaper sales.

Customer Service 176

Customer Service Government Customer Experience Sales 176

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Field Tested Tips for Aligning Customer Service and Marketing by Ronnie Gomez (Sprout Social) If a business is an orchestra, then every department is its own instrument. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 184

Customer Service Morale Customer retention Marketing 184

ShepHyken

JANUARY 24, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Ensure Customer Satisfaction in a Supply Chain Crisis by Staples Worklife Magazine. Michelle MacCarthy of Unit4 shares practical steps to fulfil the customer-centric promise. by Michelle MacCarthy.

Customer Service 176

Customer Service Customer centricity Personalization Customer Experience 176

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Customer experience (CX) is crucial in today’s business landscape. ” – Shep Hyken “Customer experience better be at the top of your list when it comes to priorities in your organization. Customer experience is the new marketing.” The customer. The customer.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Advertising Enterprise Customer centricity 52

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Data is at the heart of delivering exceptional customer experiences. While businesses have long recognized the value of storing, processing, and analyzing data, the ability to utilize this information in real-time is what truly sets customer-focused companies apart. Why Does Reverse ETL Matter for Customer Experience?

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Enterprise B2B Customer centricity 52

Beyond Philosophy

MAY 24, 2016

. – 61% of IT buyers say that informal colleague communication is the most important factor in their purchasing decisions (B to B Magazine). – 82% use word-of-mouth marketing techniques to increase brand awareness, and 43% expect this form of marketing to directly increase sales.

B2B 236

B2B Government B2C Consulting 236

CSM Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Better customer experiences. Improving the customer experience is easier now than ever before. Greater Ownership : Digital items are now ownable thanks to NFTs, turning online engagement into assets customers can buy and sell. The next generation of the internet, Web3, is here.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Government Gamification Education 52

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

This list is an homage to the business leaders and influencers pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation in customer experience and customer service. As the Head of Customer Support and Engagement at HotDoc, she is responsible for leading the customer support and engagement strategy.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Customer centricity Contact Center Consulting 207

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing an exceptional customer experience is crucial for any business, especially in industries like software development. A positive customer experience can set you apart from your competitors, ensuring long-term relationships with your clients and fostering brand loyalty.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer centricity Feedback Surveys 52

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

a leading global CX technology and services innovator for AI-enabled CX with solutions from TTEC Engage and TTEC Digital, today announced that TTEC Digital has completed the first phases of a successful global sales process optimization program with Westcon-Comstor , a global technology provider and specialist distributor.

Sales 52

Sales CRM Consulting Consulting 52

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By investigating multiple dimensions of the online customer experience, this article provides a framework for building product pages that resonate with todays consumers. For search productswhere customers rely on factual informationthe informative aspect is more pronounced.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Entertainment Advertising Marketing 52

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service B2C Customer retention Government 156

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This app is perfect for businesses aiming to enhance customer engagement and retention. With its simple interface, your team can reach out to the right channel at the right time, creating a seamless customer experience. It integrates sales data directly into Zendesk, giving agents a 360-degree view of customer interactions.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Technical Support Coaching Sales 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Brian Niccol, CEO, Starbucks Starbucks’ new CEO, Brian Niccol, has unveiled a plan to address declining sales and improve the customer experience, acknowledging past difficulties in customer interactions.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Sales Customer Service 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 9 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty by Ken Peterson. Over 30 industry leaders — from customer experience speakers to contact center leaders — have shared their thoughts with Marc.

Customer Service 38

Customer Service Contact Center Consulting Consulting 38

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

In fact, it’s a necessary security measure that’s quietly undermining digital transformation efforts and creating friction in otherwise smooth customer journeys. Security or Customer Experience? It’s a false choice that’s holding back digital innovation and frustrating customers and employees alike.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Abandon rate Technology Customer Service 52

Customer Guru

AUGUST 21, 2018

Continuing with our list (in alphabetical order) of customer experience (CX) influencers (experts, consultants, and authors), we are sharing a few names of leaders leaders that every CX enthusiast must follow and take inspiration from. John is an “Ex-Disney Guy” and Customer Experience Coach.

Customer Experience 115

Customer Experience Journey mapping Consulting Consulting 115

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, customer experience (CX) has become the cornerstone of business success. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to tools like Salesforce for SME to streamline their operations and improve customer interactions.

Technology 52

Technology Customer Experience Chatbots CRM 52

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Used the right way, it may even help you create more tailored and personalized customer experiences! Often, this falls into the marketing and/or sales departments. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 161

Customer Service Personalization Surveys Chatbots 161

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with customer service software, data analysis tools, and other relevant technologies is necessary to optimize operations and improve the customer experience.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Management Education Contact Center 52

ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customers tend to come back and spend more. The benefits of AI-powered personalization include improved customer experience, increased revenue, reduced churn, and data-driven insights.

Customer Service 33

Customer Service Personalization Marketing Customer Experience 33

Netomi

JANUARY 5, 2022

This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. At Netomi, we deeply care about improving the customer experience. Can I Work a Customer Service Job from Home? Adrian Swinscoe.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Customer Service Consulting Consulting 98

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 12, 2016

Kevin Kruse, a former VP of Kenexa (now part of IBM) and a leadership contributor to Forbes magazine, defined employee engagement as “the emotional commitment the employee has to the organization and its goals.” They are all about alignment and productivity, and all make assumptions about the influence of engagement on customers.

Employee engagement 170

Employee engagement Consulting Consulting Metrics 170

CSM Magazine

MARCH 24, 2022

It is common knowledge that the retail industry thrives on positive customer interactions and feedback, so when reviewing the ways in which organizations can grow and remain competitive in their field, it is vital to craft plans that revolve around optimizing the customer experience. Increase service and revenue opportunities.

Customer Experience 119

Customer Experience Self service Analytics Upselling 119

ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Build Customer Loyalty by Sharing the Inflation Burden by Joel Comm. Magazine) Too often, the rise in costs caused by inflation is passed down to the consumer. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 33

Customer Service Airlines Advertising Upselling 33

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Once upon a time, we could count the number of subscriptions we had on one hand (the newspaper, a magazine or two, and that trusty gym membership). These days, we’ve lost count (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Spotify, Stitch Fix, Costco, Blue Apron, Hulu, BarkBox, plus the usual magazines, gym memberships, and more). It’s a sea of change.

Customer Experience 77

Customer Experience Coaching B2C Customer Care 77

TechSee

OCTOBER 23, 2018

For organizations to succeed in creating a truly personalized CX, innovative approaches must be implemented that resonate deeply with customers so that they feel valued and appreciated. Amazon reports that 35% of all their sales are generated by the recommendation engine.

Personalization 157

Personalization Customer Service Chatbots Analytics 157